RUTHIE FOSTER: Stages

Ruthie Foster

Stages

© 2004 Ruthie Foster (677967040327)

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1st live album from soul/blues/folk sensation Ruthie Foster. Mixing the sounds of acoustic jazz, folk blues, power folk and coffeehouse intimacy, it's a bubbling album of passion and elegance.

notes

Stages" is the first live album from the dynamic Ruthie Foster. Ruthie's reputation
for scorching live performances has spread across the country as she and
percussionist Cyd Cassone have toured in support of her Blue Corn debut "Runaway
Soul".

"Stages" is an aptly titled album as it features songs from all stages of Ruthie's
career and was recorded in a variety of musical settings. In addition to Ruthie's
usual performance setup, which features her vocals and guitar and Cyd's percussion
and harmonies, "Stages" finds the duo working with an expanded rhythm section on
several songs. The Austin-based chamber group Will Taylor and Strings Attached joins
in on a few numbers including a haunting version of Stephen Foster's "Oh! Susannah".


Ruthie's infectious stage personality comes through loud and clear on "Stages",
making it a "live" album in every sense of the word. If you've seen Ruthie and Cyd
in person or on their Austin City Limits appearance, "Stages" lets you bring that
magic home! If you haven't had the pleasure yet "Stages" is a great introduction to
the magic of Ruthie Foster LIVE!

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  • author: Denise Roberts

    Love the CD. Thanks for the quick and trouble free service

  • Incredible Ruthie
    author: Bill Stanton

    Ruthie is one of the most pure, beautiful and powerful singers who's ever graced any stage. Her voice, presence and warmth are truly one of a kind. If you've never seen her in person this album will give you a chance to enjoy her amazing talents until you do.

  • Prayin' For Rain
    author: Patrick Ryan

    This song rocks as does the whole album, as Does Ruthie, ROCK ON Girl, and all the best to you from your Canadian Fan, from Debert Nova Scotia Canada. P.S. Come play in Halifax sometime, and even a though make a DVD Live and place it forsale, Love watching you and your soulful blues, since your too far away to watch live, DVD would be aswesome. Take care and God Bless ya. Patrick Ryan, Debert Nova Scotia Canada

  • Wow I loved this CD
    author: Maura

    Introduced to Ruthie froma Texas friend I HAD to get this CD! You have to get it as well !!! She is awesome

  • You better be seated when you hear this
    author: Tom

    I bought this CD after seeing Ms. Ruthie Foster live. The CD is so strong it is like having her in my home and in concert on demad.

  • Awesome!
    author: fran

    Incredible and powerful CD! I could listen to 'Travelin' Shoes' 20 times a day for 20 years and not get tired of it. This woman can sing and she is AMAZING!

  • Amazing voice!
    author: Jill Davidson

    Ruthie seems to do her best work live, her energy is so powerful and the personality she brings to the stage is heartfelt. Some of the songs on this CD are truly favorites, and even though they are best experienced in person, the CD is a close second place for several of them.

  • Can't listen to this CD often enough!
    author: Marlene Miller

    This is what Good Music is All about! You feel like you are there at a live performace! My daughter is attending a private College going for a vocal soloist degree in Jazz,but her heart is in the Blues.. She has kidnapped this CD and has found a New Idol in Ruthie!

  • What more can I say that hasn't been said already? Fantastic
    author: kim beggs
  • I listen to "Another Rain Song" over and over.....
    author: Lisa Moretti

    Although all of the songs on this cd are beautiful and riveting, the most special to me is "Another Rain Song". I just lover her. Ruthie is a beautiful person too - in every way. Thank you for this song Ruthie, it has changed my life.

  • A hidden jewel, The voice of a nightengale.
    author: Tim Hede

    The cd is great. I love just about every style of music, and this cd includes most of them. Great job

  • Awesome! Awesome!
    author: Kat Staples

    Loved it!. Loved her voice, Loved her songs, loved the arrangements. I will wear this CD out!

  • Refreshing
    author: John Wiltsey

    Though this is our first encounter with Ruthie's music, her warm heart & wonderful humor are delightfully evident in this work. We can't wait to see her when she tours So Cal! And thanks XM radio for the introduction.

  • Wow!!!
    author: Karen Payne

    I was blown away when I saw Ruthie on Austin City Limits. I just had to get one of her CDs. Stages just might be my favorite although it's really hard to say.

  • love it....
    author: tracy

    stages is great. i heard ruthie on austin city limits one night. i searched the internet to find this cd. you won't be disappointed.. great cd..

  • Incredible
    author: Patti

    "Stages" is incredible. Each song is full of Ruthie's spirit and talent. I have not enjoyed a CD this much for a very long time. I especially love her rendition of "Oh, Susanna"....Keep 'em coming girl, you are the real deal !!

  • Excellent CD!
    author: Jim

    The CD is wonderful! I'm really enjoying the music. Ruthie has a beautiful voice and did a great job on this CD!

  • WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: LINDA

    Saw her Austin City Limits-Mesmerized!! I'm not normally a Blues fan-depends on artist, BUT this lady is PHENOMENAL! ALL her songs are upbeat,you can hear her well over instrumentals with a nice blend. I sense a great Warmth and Genuineness in music and her. If you enjoy Blues at all, BUY BUY BUY!

  • Hearfelt music that stirs the soul and revives the spirit
    author: George Martin

    I met Ruthie while boarding the same plane. I had just enough to time to get her name and that she has recorded some CDs. God was with me that day. And now her music is with me. She is truly gifted and inspired!

  • Awsome
    author: Ben

    If you've seen Ruthie on PBS' Autin City Limits and liked it, you will LOVE this album. Larger ensemble, though, but great music with a LOT of spirit.

  • As usual, Ruthie is awesome! She continually blows me away with her voice and e
    author: Ann Adams

    Ruthie Foster is such a great talent. She has such a great range and her vocals are so powerful. I have heard quite a few of these songs done by her both in person and on previous CD's, but I never tire of hearing them again. I am looking forward to another example of her genius in the very near future.

  • Magical!!
    author: Christine Kucher

    This CD is incredible! I've been so looking forward to her live CD and this definitely does not disappoint. Words can't describe it - I get chills every time I listen to it!! I highly recommend it. I will be listening to it over and over. Thanks Ruthie and Cyd!!

  • Simply Outstanding
    author: Hughie Broadley

    Every now and again there is someone that you have to listen to constantly, and it only gets better each time that it's played,Do yourself justice........Listen, then let me know.....................Keep me happy.....Hughie

  • the essence of a stunning performer
    author: Barry Clark

    The essence of a stunning performer, a perfect takeaway from her gig. If you haven't seen this lady live, then the next best thing is this album. It should make you want to own all her albums and still be craving more.

  • I bought the CD after hearing "Travelin' Shoes" on WUMB. I had not heard Ruthie
    author: ray warner

    The thing that impressed me most was the variety of songs presented. I thought it would be all Gospel, as I was first introduced to Ruthie Foster through the playing of Travelin' Shoes on WUMB. I was pleasantly surprised by the many different types of songs on the CD.

  • Awesome when in her element. Another Eva Cassidy
    author: Roger Haston

    Awesome. Ruthie's voice is powerful and chilling. I got the same feeling from Ruthie that I did when I first heard Eva Cassidy. Her voice is unique and totally released. Very rare. The harmonies are outstanding. My only complaint is that "God Bless the Child" is just not her thing; nice but..... it just didn't fit her well. BUY IT! And go see her in concert if you get a chance.

  • author: c sweeton

    SUPERIOR, LIKE THE OTHER CD'S

  • Beautiful Music
    author: Sarah

    This CD is so amazing. The music comes through so clear, you can't tell it's live except for the audience's applause. Ruthie and Cyd's voices are strong and sound so good together. This CD belongs in the player at all times.

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  • The Feelingis Fantastic!!!
    author: Mogens Rode

    The feeling in this CD is the same as in the big tent on the Tønder Festival (Denmark) Saturday 28th October 2004. Fantastic afternoon. THANKS!!!

  • Amazing! As close to a live performance as you can get
    author: Tracy Morrison

    This CD really captures the essence of Ruthie's versatility and amazing live performances. This is as close as you can get to seeing Ruthie and Cyd in person, which is a magical experience. Ruthie's recollection of going to church as a kid is worth the price of the CD alone. Highly recommended!

  • author: C. Sweeton

    I loved the versatility of the music. GREAT TALENT!

  • This CD is absolutely wonderful!!!
    author: Patty M.

    This CD is a wonderful showcase for Ruthie Foster's immense talent. Her range of styles, warm stage presence, and that fabulous voice-- all come through on Stages. Ruthie's live performances are magical, and much of that magic comes through on this live CD. This is all I hoped it would be!

  • Ruthie takes you on a ride in concert and on this CD
    author: Barb Young

    Some of Ruthie's best stuff and a close facsimile to her live performance where she invites you along on a ride through her music with layers of soul, funk, blues, folk, gospel. One of the few CDs that I can put on that refuses to be just background music..it makes you listen and sometimes sing along!

  • Stages is definitely a must own.
    author: Dave T.

    Stages is an absolutely wonderful collection of songs & styles by an amazing artist. It will grab you and move your soul from the start to the finish. Saw Ruthie for the first time on austin city limits 7/10/04 & before the show was over I was online buying this album, and I will rate this as one of the top ten in my collection. The sound is studio quality from live settings. You won't regret owning this album.

  • Terrific!
    author: Heather Schindelman

    Ruthie Foster is amazing live, and I've been waiting for this cd, which really catches her personality, humor, and incredible, powerful voice. Buy it now.

  • It's wonderful!! Makes me want to see her concerts!
    author: DRP
  • Breathtaking
    author: Nick

    This CD is a perfect expression of Ruthie Foster's mesmerizing live performances. Taped with no intention of creating a live album, the performances showcased here are honest and absolutely a testament to the immense talent that IS Ruthie Foster.

  • You will wear this CD out
    author: Al S.

    This CD is AMAZING! It is all live performances. I heard two of the songs on the radio (KUT) and had to get it. I was not disappointed. I never heard Ruthie Foster sing before this and now I am sad that I have waited so long. She is a great talent - not to be missed. I have since bought more copies of the CD to give away.

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